(male narrator)
The week that surrounds
October 9
is National
Fire Prevention Week.
October 9 is the anniversary of
the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
This date was chosen
by the Fire Marshals Association
of North America
so that people could remember
the danger of fire
and the importance
of fire safety.
In 1925, President
Calvin Coolidge
proclaimed the first
National Fire
Prevention Week.
National Fire Prevention Week
is a time for families
to review fire safety plans.
Firefighters have equipment
to put out fires,
but everyone can help prevent
home fires and save lives.
Families are encouraged
to plan home escape routes,
test their smoke
and carbon monoxide detectors,
and put fire extinguishers
around their homes.
It's also a time to learn about
properly using fire
for appropriate uses,
like heating and cooking.
Often during National
Fire Prevention Week,
firefighters visit libraries
or classrooms
to give kids tips on how they
can prevent and escape fires.
They might show kids
firefighting equipment
or even bring
a fire truck to school.
How does your classroom
practice fire safety?
